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Orange County - Manila Grille restaurant
6.2

Manila Grille

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Asian
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Mild thrill in taste

The popular Lumpia Shanghai, Lechon Kawalii, and Halo-Halo are reasons enough to visit. These dishes are creative and boast of wildly varied flavors. But, the restaurant oscillates with its food quality. Sometimes it's spot-on, other times it's a swing and a miss. The portions are generous and an extensive menu keeps things fresh. Plus, the pricing is reasonable.

  • Great Value

    Affordable prices for delicious food, often deemed worth more than charged.

  • Okay Portions

    Portions are generally seen as adequate, with some mention of variety.

  • Low Quality

    Food not fresh, overcooked, dry, old, nasty ground meat in sauce.

Top 3 dishes at Manila Grille

  1. 1

    Lumpia Shanghai 🏆

    Crisp, fresh, and highly praised as the best in town or homemade.

    Lumpia Shanghai dish
  2. 2

    Lechon Kawalii

    Crispy skin and perfect meat-to-fat ratio; flavorful and satisfying crunch.

    Lechon Kawalii dish
  3. 3

    Halo-Halo

    Sweet and perfectly ends a meal with its amazing flavor.

    Halo-Halo dish

Vibe: Outdated vibe, busy buzz

The ambiance here leaves a lot to be desired. The place is small, outdated, and doesn't particularly draw your attention from outside. Contrastingly, the buzz around the place is always high, making it a popular venue despite its shortcomings in ambience. The place certainly lacks in exterior appeal.

  • Great Buzz

    Popular place with lines and a busy, energetic atmosphere.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Dark, dingy, small, and outdated detracts from dining pleasure.

Perks: Mixed bag in convenience

Parking here is quite an uphill battle, as its shared dirt lot can frustrate. Service generally procedures good reviews, though a few hiccups have been recorded. Their affinity for handling large groups with remarkable ease stands out as a major plus point. In essence, the perks of dining here vary from one aspect to another.

  • Great For Groups

    Able to handle large orders for family parties with excellent service.

  • Okay Service

    Service typically good, though experiences with staff friendliness vary.

  • Hard To Park

    Shared dirt lot, tough to find and navigate, indicates frustration and difficulty.